Janet M. Schroer, Hart Wagner, LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner on review. Also on the briefs was Matthew J. Kalmanson, Portland.
Scott F. Hessell, Sperling & Slater, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, argued the cause for respondents on review. John J. Dunbar, Dunbar Law LLC, Portland, filed the brief for respondents on review. Also on the brief was Scott F. Hessell, Chicago.
Kristen G. Williams, Williams Weyand Law, LLC, McMinnville, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.